THE WEEKLY MESSENGER 1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 Week of October 9, 2016 Photo courtesy of http://theologigal.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/ Psalm 121:2 In This Issue Page 4: Trunk Or Treat Page 7: Weekly Worship Assistants
The St. James Mission Endowment Fund is inviting applications for a mission project that might extend the benefits of Christ s Kingdom here in our own area. The grant is for $500, the result of interest income off of our own Mission Endowment fund! Please write a brief letter explaining what the project is, who will oversee it, how the project s impact will be assessed and when the project is hoped to be completed. Letters should be addressed to the St. James Church Council. Please have applications in by the end of October. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES Bible Study, Beverage & Burrito Pastor Kevin is leading a Bible Study at Chapala s Mexican Restaurant in the Walmart shopping center here in Red Bank, continuing on Thursday, October 13 th at 7PM. The first 3 sessions will be The Bible: An Owner s Guide. The first session will be on the book we call the Bible how did we get it and what sort of Bible might be best for you. All are welcome! 2
Where: St. James N E Age Room (Parlor) When: Tuesday, October 18th at 12:00PM All are welcome and invited to join us! Christmas Cantata rehearsals continue this Sunday evening, Oct. 16 th at 6:00 PM. "Go Sing It on the Mountain" is a cantata mix of mountain melodies, folk hymns, spirituals, and familiar carols. We GO SING IT ON THE MOUNTAIN invite you to share in the surprise and delight as we begin to learn the nine musical pieces of this cantata. Mark your calendars now for the presentation of this musical work on Sunday, December 4th at the regular 10:30 worship service. 3
The Book Fair will be here at St. James on Sunday, October 23rd and 30th! Please pick up a brochure in the Narthex this Sunday to take a look at titles being offered! There are Bibles, picture books, DVD's, devotionals, and activity books available for purchase. All titles are 25% off, but the Christmas titles are listed at 40% off the original price! Some of the books will be on display the 23rd and the 30th for you to view. Orders are open to anyone, whether or not you are a member here at St. James. Remember, shipping is free and there is no tax on any order you place. Checks need to be made payable to St. James. Family Life will be sponsoring trunk or treat again this year. It will be held on Saturday Oct 29 th from 5PM til 7PM. please come and support St. James and the community. All candy donations will be graciously accepted and may be left in the Narthex. 4
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THANK YOU Dear Lutheran Men in Mission, Thank you very much for your gift of $125.00 to sponsor a hole in our Fifteenth Annual golf Tournament held on October 6, 2016. We are delighted that you chose to support this important event. With your gift, you help provide places of hospitality where people can grow in faith and experience the glory of God s creation. Thanks again for your generous support. Together in Christ, Dallas J. Shealy, AIM Executive Director South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers ALTAR FLOWERS FOR OCTOBER October 16 October 23 October 30 Cheryl Austin Janet Taylor Doris Sharpe 6
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 10/09 Gail Long Ken Long 10/13 Judsen Joyner WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Member Prayer List George Knox Rev. Bill Kyzer Anthony Hutto Shut-ins Margaret Kyzer Roberta Pound Dollie Pounds Anna Ree Roland Kathleen Smith Friends & Relatives of Church Members David Ball - Father of Rosemary Davis David Bronson - Friend of Mary Browder Eddie Cadieu - Friend of Hilda West Pam Crossland - Friend of Cheryl Austin Jacob & Alberta Dooley - Relative of Margaret & Allen Hollis Clarence Davis - Father of Jason Davis Barbara Eckard - Cousin of Mary Hines Donna Florence - Mother of Megan Joyner Gracey Goodman - Great Niece of Henry Poplin Mildred Gunter - Cousin of Anna Ree Roland Lee Hamilton - Grandson of Norma Moore Terri Moore Hamilton - Daughter of Norma Moore Lynne Hendrix - Daughter of Margaret Hollis Lanell Hicks - Mother of Miranda West Colene Hook - Mother of Kristie Joyner Rick Kyzer - Son of Richard Kyzer Roger Lindler - Brother of Mendel Lindler Sandy Martin - Friend of Janet & Russell Taylor Samantha Molnar - Sister of Carolyn Steele Gerald Roof - Brother of Debbie Kyzer Susan Russell - Friend of Brenda Poplin Priscilla Shealy - Sister of Alice Raffa Johnny Starnes - Brother of Anna Ree Roland Corey Taylor - Friend of Mary Hines Hazel Tisdale - Friend of Tracy Shealy Sandra Voelker - Friend of Margaret Hollis Lois Watson - Mother of Debbie Areheart William Watson - Father of Debbie Areheart Diane Kyzer Mauldin Ramsey - Sister of Bill, Richard, Larry and Dick Kyzer, Jeanette Harmon, and Iris Snead Carl Walker - Brother in Law of Bill, Richard, Larry and Dick Kyzer, Jeanette Harmon, and Iris Snead Michael Anderson - Friend of St. James Dwight Barrs - Grandson Eunice Backman Joseph Brown - Grandson of Bill & Kathryn Kyzer Ryan Caulder - Son of Mot Caulder Military Workers Daniel Herb - Son in Law of Mot Caulder Jeremy Jolly - Grandson of Hazel Rawl Wayne Watkins - Nephew of S. Jeffords 7 Keith Zeigler - Son of Tom Zeigler
Contact Us: St. James Lutheran Church 1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 (803) 359-2122 or (803) 359-7803 office@stjameslex.com Visit us at : www.stjameslex.com CHURCH STAFF Pastor Kevin Ogilvie, PhD. pastor.kevin@stjameslex.com Assisting Minister Vicar Brian Foulks Music Director Martha Caulder Secretary Amy Walker SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:15AM Sunday School 10:30AM Holy Communion Office Hours 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM MORE INFORMATION... A congregation of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ST. JAMES FOOD PANTRY - The food pantry is in need of dried beans, fruit, peanut butter and jelly. As always, any and all donations are welcome and appreciated. We open the Fellowship Hall to our friends and neighbors in need each month on the 3 rd Tuesday at 10 AM. BACKPACK PROGRAM - Saxe Gotha Elementary is back in full force and we have agreed to continue our backpack ministry for them. We are in need of individual drinks, grits, oatmeal, raisins, ramen noodles and Chef Boyardee snack foods. ST. JAMES COUNCIL MEMBERS 2016 8 Cheryl Austin - President Adam Steele - Vice President, assigned to Cemetery Katrina Shealy - Evangelism Dick Kyzer - Family Life Russell Taylor - Finance Jeff Hibbs - Personnel Dwight Bachman - Property Kevin Turner - Social Ministry Mike Crumpton - Stewardship Rebecca Koch - Worship & Music Mary Hines - Youth Ministry Vacant - Christian Education